2012 XTERRA NATIONALS SPONSORS The 2012 XTERRA Nationals weekend is presented by Paul Mitchell, AVIA, and the Utah Sports Commission. Sponsors include Snowbasin Resort, GOAL Foundation, XTERRAShop.com, Gatorade, Rudy Project, PowerBar, KSL TV, ENVE, Zorrel, MediaOne of Utah, the U.S. Forest Service, XTERRA Wetsuits, XTERRA Footwear, and XTERRA Fitness. Special thanks to Visit Ogden, Luck Stone, and Wasatch Distributing for their contributions. WELCOME TO XTERRA - THE WORLD’S LEADING OFF-ROAD TRI In 1996 mountain biking and triathlon met in a duel of the fittest on the island of Maui. The race consisted of an open- ocean swim, a mountain bike race, and a trail run. It represented a bold new racing format that attracted outdoor enthusiasts, adventure seekers, mountain bikers and triathletes. The mountain bikers brought their laid-back style and bold self-assurance. The triathletes brought their hard-core training and avid dedication. They soon discovered a common spirit and attitude that pulled them together.The relationship would become an internationally- recognized brand called XTERRA. Since that day, XTERRA has grown into the world’s leading off-road triathlon with more than 100 races in 15 countries, including 70 in the XTERRA America Tour alone. A typical XTERRA is comprised of the following: 1.5 kilometer (0.93-mile) swim in an ocean, lake, or river 30 kilometer (18.6-mile) mountain bike on off-road trails 10 kilometer (6.2-mile) trail run on a variety of surfaces 2012 marks the 17th consecutive year of XTERRA racing. XTERRA Nationals is the last race in the America Tour for both our nationwide off-road triathlon and trail running series, offering up $80,000 in prize money for pros and 40 TABLE OF CONTENTS qualifying spots into the XTERRA World Championship triathlon for amateurs, as well as the chance to win a Weekend overview, Schedule & Event Descriptions . .4-7 national championship title. This guide will breakdown the Ogden/Snowbasin : XTERRA Kind of Towns . .8-9 who, what, when, where and why of the XTERRA USA XTERRA Course overview and Map . .10-11 Championship - and introduce you to some of the pros XTERRA Pro Preview and Start List . .12-13 that will race in the world’s premier off-road triathlon and XTERRA Pro Biographies (Men) . .14-25 trail running events at Snowbasin Resort on Sept. 22-23. XTERRA Pro Biographies (Women) . .26-37 2012 XTERRA U.S. Pro Series Overview/Standings . .38-41 LIVE EVENT COVERAGE AT WWW.XTERRALIVE.COM 9am SAT 2012 XTERRA World Tour and World Champs Preview . .42-43 XTERRA and Luck Stone are teaming up to bring fans a How the XTERRA America Tour Works for amateurs . .44-46 comprehensive slate of coverage for the USA Champs. 2012 XTERRA America Tour Schedule . .47 2012 XTERRA Age Group Regional Champions . .48-49 XTERRA USA Championship Past from 2001-2011 . .50-62 - One screen will feature live video feeds from several spots around XTERRA Trail Run Nationals Overview & Course Info . .63-67 the course, another will showcase a social media (GIS) map of the XTERRA Trail Run Nationals Runner Bios . .68-73 course with detailed positioning and tweets from strategically 2012 XTERRA Trail Run Regional Champs . .74-75 positioned spotters; and every elite athlete is being equipped with a Past XTERRA Trail Run National Race Recaps . .76-79 GPS tracking device that will allow followers to see their every move. How the XTERRA Trail Run Series Works & Schedule . .80-81 2011 XTERRA Trail Run Series Schedule . .74 - The race clock will start right at 9am MST (8am PST, 11am EST). How XTERRA started & the world of XTERRA overview . .75-76 The Google Chrome is the best browser for viewing. Go to How XTERRA Got Started . .81 www.xterralive.com and follow the various links for more info. For XTERRA.TV and TEAM Unlimited . .82-83 those on-site at Snowbasin Resort big screen TV’s will be set-up. For more information contact :Trey Garman 808.216.8606 // [email protected] - Fans are encouraged to twitter their experience using #xterraUTAH. 3 THE ULTIMATE XTERRA GATHERING IN NORTHERN UTAH NATION’S BIGGEST TRI AND TRAIL And it’s not too late for athletes to join in and become a part RUNNING SERIES JOIN FORCES of the historic weekend. Two days, two national championship events, one While the USA Championship off-road triathlon is an invite spectacular destination. only race, there will be XTERRA Utah off-road triathlon races that are open to everyone on Saturday. The XTERRA Put it all together and you can see how Snowbasin Resort Trail Run National Championship on Sunday is open to all and Ogden, Utah, are being transformed into XTERRA Title runners, so one and all can challenge the best-of-the-best Town USA on the weekend of Sept. 22-23. trail runners and race for a national championship. There will also be 10K and 5K “fun run” courses available for runners of all ages. In addition to the races, XTERRA will host an expo in downtown Ogden with free kids races, vendor booths, a Paul Mitchell hair cut-a-thon for charity, and evening dinner parties. Simultaneously, Ogden hosts its 11th annual Harvest Moon Festival with more than 25 family-friendly activities, including live music, kid’s activities, and downtown criterium races. “We are excited to bring our entire XTERRA Tribe together in Utah this September; the energy level is off the charts,” The XTERRA USA Championship off-road triathlon and the said Janet Clark, president of XTERRA. “Ogden and XTERRA Trail Run National Championship are being held Snowbasin are proven winners – between the facilities at on back-to-back days, and in the same destination, for the Snowbasin, the great restaurants and atmosphere along second year-in-a-row. The two events will bring roughly Historic 25th Street in Ogden, the Harvest Moon Festival, 1,500 of the nation’s very best amateur and professional and the unbelievably supportive community – we couldn’t triathletes and trail runners to Snowbasin Resort to battle for have asked for a better situation.” the title of XTERRA National Champion. For more information and links to registration visit Speaking of the best, Conrad “the Caveman” Stoltz from xterrautah.com, or call toll-free to 877-XTERRA-1. South Africa, “the Professor” Nico Lebrun from France, and America’s own multisport sensation Josiah Middaugh will all be in Utah to race for their share of the $80,000 prize purse on Saturday, September 22. Then on Sunday, Sept. 23 America’s best trail runner Max King will charge the Wasatch Mountains seeking his fifth consecutive XTERRA Trail Run National title. In addition to the overall national champions, dozens of age-group titles will be decided on both days, with athletes ranging in age from 15 to 75 looking to earn the distinction of 2012 XTERRA National Champion. Both events will be filmed for nationally syndicated TV programs, exposing the beauty of Utah to millions of viewers around the world. Photo by Dennis Montgomery 4 XTERRA NATIONALS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 Opening Festivities in downtown Ogden @ Ogden’s Amphitheater Park (corner 25th/Grant) 12-6pm Expo and XTERRA Kids Zone Challenge Stations Open 12-6pm Registration and Packet Pick-up (All events) 12-5pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon, benefit for the Challenged Athlete Foundation 3:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes – also available at 6pm) 3:30pm “Ask AVIA” one-on-one session with AVIA Pro Josiah Middaugh 4pm XTERRA Kids Bike Race (free) 5:00-6pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – hosted by Conrad Stoltz & Lesley Paterson 5pm XTERRA Kids Sprint (free) 6:00pm XTERRA Race Briefing (mandatory for USA Championship triathletes, also available at 3pm) 6:30-9pm “Night of Champions” Dinner, Grand Lobby, Union Station - Introduction of XTERRA Regional Champions, ENVE “Performer of the Year” & Mr/Ms XTERRA 2012. Admission: complimentary for USA Championship competitors, $25 for guests/public. Note that tickets are limited – first come, first served. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 6:30am Shuttle operating to/from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir 6:30am Body marking, T1 open for set-up, late packet pickup at Port Ramp Marina, Pineview Reservoir (no registration) 6:30am T2 open for Set-up at Snowbasin 8:20am Last shuttle from Snowbasin to Port Ramp Marina 9:00am XTERRA USA Championship Start at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 28k mtb, 10k trail run) 9:20am XTERRA Utah Start – Long Course at Port Ramp Marina (1.5k swim, 28k mtb, 10k trail run) 9:40am XTERRA Utah Start – Sprint Course at Port Ramp Marina (750m swim, 19k mtb, 5k trail run) 10am-2pm Expo area open at Snowbasin – exhibits, live music, food service 10am-3pm Registration and packet pickup for XTERRA Trail Runs – Nationals, 10K and 5K 10:15am Last shuttle from Port Ramp Marina to Snowbasin 10:30-2:30pm Paul Mitchell Cut-a-thon - benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation 11am XTERRA Sport winner expected at Snowbasin 11:15/11:45am XTERRA USA Championship Male/Female Winner Expected 12:00pm XTERRA University, presented by Paul Mitchell – Trail Running with Richard Burgunder and Brandon Mader 1:50pm XTERRA Cut-off at T2 2pm XTERRA USA Championship/XTERRA Utah Awards Ceremony at Snowbasin After Party at Harvest Moon Festival in downtown Ogden on 25th Street 6:30pm Visit Ogden’s “Beatles Bash” XTERRA After Party Kick-off – City Club, 25th Street – private party for all XTERRA athletes. Free appetizers and $1 beers. First 100 athletes get a $5 coupon good at Harvest Moon Festival food/drink booths.